Meaning
Arabian jasmine, Jasminum sambac
Etymology
Origin: Indigenous languages
From Hawaiian pīkake, itself from English peacock, see which for full derivation. Both Arabian jasmine and peacocks were associated with Princess Kaʻiulani, so they came to have the same name in Hawaiian.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2024.